Hamiltons Tented Camp

Kruger and surrounds, South Africa

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The hotel

You can sense the romance of the Victorian safari goer when you arrive at this traditional tented camp, with its vintage steamer trunks, sepia photographs, and old-fashioned hurricane lamps. Overlooking Nwaswitsontso River, Hamiltons Tented Camp throws you back into the 19th century, as you sleep beneath the canvas of one of its six elevated tents, nestled among Jackalberry and Sausage trees and linked by timber walkways. Drifting off to the rustles and calls of the bush, your Kruger National Park setting, in a private concession shared with its two sister camps, lets you wake to some of Africa’s most awe-inspiring wildlife walks, game-drives, and bush dining experiences.

Amenities

  • Safari
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located within the Kruger National Park, on the banks of the Nwaswitsontso River.

Hotel information

6 private tents on raised teak decks, all showcasing traditional features such as steamer trunks, brass light switches and teak furniture. The tented suites are air-conditioned and offer tea/coffee-making facilities and en-suite bathrooms with a separate bath and outside shower. 

Full Board includes: three meals and selected beverages (soft drinks, water, beer, selected wines and spirits). Two daily game-safaris

Dine on the deck with champagne breakfasts, High Tea and dinner. Bush dinners (reserved for guests only in an unfenced area of a private concession in the Kruger National Park). Swimming pool. Wellness treatments*. Morning and evening safaris, guided bush walks and bird watching. Butler service.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Indescribable Experience!

Aug 30, 2025 Bdancer2002

This experience is unlike any other! I lett not wanting to say goodbye to any of the staff or guides! We could all take a note from this book! How can all of these animals live in harmony together, but we humans can’t!? I will never ever forget this experience or these people! Thank you to our guide Nic, you are truly an amazing human! Thank you… Read more
This experience is unlike any other! I lett not wanting to say goodbye to any of the staff or guides! We could all take a note from this book! How can all of these animals live in harmony together, but we humans can’t!? I will never ever forget this experience or these people! Thank you to our guide Nic, you are truly an amazing human! Thank you to Silence, Jan, Thomas, Daniel, and everyone else! I feel like a piece of my heart was left here, and I hope I come back to it one day! Read less
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Aug 25, 2025 Dream51781655688

This is a truly elegant, stunning lodge with gourmet meals, excellent service and an old world atmosphere. Candlelight dinners on the verandah with linen tablecloths and vases of roses. A river in front of you and animals coming and going all day to the waterhole. An elevated walkway passing elephants, giraffe and antelope on your way to your… Read more
This is a truly elegant, stunning lodge with gourmet meals, excellent service and an old world atmosphere. Candlelight dinners on the verandah with linen tablecloths and vases of roses. A river in front of you and animals coming and going all day to the waterhole. An elevated walkway passing elephants, giraffe and antelope on your way to your room. Exquisite and highly recommended. Read less
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Aug 15, 2025 DaleB1979 Melbourne, Australia

We spent 3 nights here as part of a package via Luxury Escapes and were very impressed. The property is very private and has just 6 tented suites, so a maximum of 12 guests. The rooms were great, very comfortable beds, cosy outdoor deck area and I loved the outdoor shower. 3 meals a day plus morning coffee and afternoon tea included, very high… Read more
We spent 3 nights here as part of a package via Luxury Escapes and were very impressed. The property is very private and has just 6 tented suites, so a maximum of 12 guests. The rooms were great, very comfortable beds, cosy outdoor deck area and I loved the outdoor shower. 3 meals a day plus morning coffee and afternoon tea included, very high quality food, we enjoyed every meal. 2 game drives per day in the morning and evening with very knowledgeable guides. We were very lucky and saw the big 5 plus many others during our stay. Kruger and Hamiltons exceeded all of my expectations, I would definitely recommend. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing place

Aug 13, 2025 Pang O Perth, Australia

What a lodge, what an experience! We had a memorable and wonderful time at this awesome tented camp. Top class service throughout with wonderful meals served. See hippos, elephants, deers, lions, etc whilst dining on the terrace overlooking the river. Enjoy two game drives each day. Wonderful staff throughout. Highly recommended!
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May 6, 2025 TravelerFromPH Taguig City, Philippines

The place looks dreamy and romantic. My husband and I like that there were no kids to disturb the peace. The food is good and well presented. The staff are courteous and helpful. We had a memorable experience at Hamiltons and God willing, we shall visit again.